Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites—an irresistible finger food that’s perfect for gatherings or family dinners. These tender chicken bites are enveloped in a rich cowboy butter sauce infused with garlic, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, these flavorful morsels are not only quick to make but also pack a punch with their bold taste. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish; either way, they’re sure to impress your guests and become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until coated in the sauce. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg